Zen Reflections Juniper Bonsai

Tuesday, September 9, 2008



From Windowbox


The term 'bonsai' literally translated from Japanese means tray planting or tree in pot. The term refers specifically to the training and artistic vision applied to the tree; ultimately this will give the illusion of an aged miniature tree in nature. It is more than just a little tree, it is an attempt to represent nature itself in a small pot. Translated as potted tree, bonsai trees are the attempt to represent larger natural tree forms in a diminutive scale. In this case we have chosen a hearty 3 year old juniper for its long trailing brances, which are easy to train into many fantastic bonsai styles. Delivered in a beautiful 8" glazed clay earth/water pot that is complimented by Japanese suiseki balance stones and a miniature fisherman.

I sent this bonsai to my friend for his birthday. It arrived when promised and was beautiful. Its been a month and the tree is blooming as it should. My friend was ecstatic with the quality. The vendor was awesome.

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